Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boscawen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boscawen Elementary School serves the southwest part of Concord, NH, covering an area of approximately 25.2 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boscawen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Boscawen Elementary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Boscawen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boscawen Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 455 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
87%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boscawen Elementary School's ranking?
Boscawen Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Boscawen Elementary School often compared to?
Boscawen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Meadow School, Andover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Boscawen Elementary School?
240 students attend Boscawen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boscawen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boscawen Elementary School?
Boscawen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boscawen Elementary School offer ?
Boscawen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boscawen Elementary School part of?
Boscawen Elementary School is part of Merrimack Valley School District.
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